Candy
Which was invented first, Tootsie Rolls or KitKats?
Tootsie rolls. They were invented in 1896, and KitKats weren't invented until 1935.
What is the closest snow-capped mountain to Portland?
Mt. Hood
How many pounds of watermelon does the average American eat in one year? A. 3 B. 11 C. 14
14
What movie takes place during the Summer Solstice?
Long Day's Journey Into Night
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Suddenly Last Summer
A Midsummer Night's Dream
True or false- Portland's name was decided on a coin flip?
True! That’s because Asa Lovejoy and Francis Pettygrove wanted to name the area after their hometowns. (Had it gone the other way, it would be called “Boston.”) 3. The “Portland Penny” the two men flipped is still on display at the Oregon History Center.
Which of these is not a real Japanese KitKat flavor? 1. Baked potato 2. Green tea 3. Soy sauce 4. Apple juice
Apple juice
What is the name of the river that cuts through Portland?
Willamette River
How many popsicles are sold each year? A. 1 million B. 2 million C. 2 billion
C. 2 billion
The word "solstice" comes from the Latin "solstitium" which means…?
Sun changes path
Sun Shines the brightest
Sun stands still
Sun stands still
Which moving company was born in Portland?
Atlas, Mayflower, Penske, U-Haul
U-Haul
This type of candy is a chewy taffy made with real honey. What is it called?
Bit O Honey
What is the name of the inactive volcano on the east end of Portland?
Mount Tabor
What is the most popular popsicle flavor?
Cherry
The highest ever recorded temperature happened in this US state.
California
What popular cartoon characters are named after streets and spots in Portland?
The Simpsons
This is the most popular candy bar in the world?
Reeses Peanut Butter Cup
The streets in the northwest section of Portland are organized how?
alphabetically
When were hot dog buns first sold in grocery stores? A. 1890's B. 1940's C. 1960's
B. 1940's
The astronomical year is split into four seasons but they aren't all of equal length. Which season is the longest?
Summer
Portland's first female Mayor Dorothy McCullough Lee banned what in 1949?
Panhandlers, Pin Ball Machines, Bikes, Roosters as alarm clocks
Pin Ball Machines
This is the most popular candy in the United States.
M & Ms.
What Mexican city is a sister city to Portland?
Guadalajara
How many hot dogs does the average person eat per year? (less than 100, guess must be within 5)
70
What state has, on average, the hottest summers?
Louisiana
What is Oregon's official nickname?
The Beaver State